KENYA TRADE NETWORK AGENCY
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation under the
National Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the
Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS) as well as Trade
Facilitation.
To fulfil our mandate, we wish to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the
requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following positions;
CORPORATION SECRETARY AND HEAD OF LEGAL AFFAIRS (CS&HLA)
Job Title:
Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Affairs
Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer
Purpose for the Job
To provide advice to the Board of Directors and the Agency on all legal and governance
matters.
Duties & Responsibilities
Corporate Secretarial
1. Providing guidance to the Board and Board members individually on their duties,
responsibilities and powers and how these should be exercised in the best
interests of the organization;
2. Ensuring that board procedures are followed and reviewed regularly, and that the
Board complies with the Law, rules and regulations;
3. Assisting the Chairperson in organizing Board activities, including providing The
Code of Governance for State Corporations information, preparing agenda,
issuing notices and preparing for meetings, board evaluations and board
development programs;
4. Providing secretarial services to the Board including ensuring that the Annual
Board Work Plan is prepared and adhered to, circulating board papers in
advance of the meeting, keeping a record of attendance at meetings.
5. Coordinate Board inductions and training, Board evaluations, implementation of
Board Code of conduct & Ethics.
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6. Ensuring that the minutes of the Board and Board committees are promptly
prepared, circulated and ensure safe custody of minutes and all Board
documents;
7. Keeping the Board abreast of current governance initiatives and best practice;
8. Coordinating the governance audit process;
9. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are
consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Legal Affairs
1. Overseeing the legal function and providing well researched legal advice and
opinion, legal interpretation on various matters and handling legislation and
litigation matters relating to KenTrade;
2. Ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations by the Board and
Management through legal audits;
3. Preparing and coordinating the implementation of intellectual property (patents,
trademarks, innovations) rights policy and guidelines for the products and
services at KenTrade;
4. Legal administration of Kentrade Contracts including insurance for purposes of
interpretation, arbitration, termination, performance bonds etc
5. Draft, participate in negotiations of and execute (as required) legal Agreements,
Memorandum of understanding and Memorandum of Collaborations and
Addendums;
6. Plan, budget and coordinate all the functions of the department e.g. Annual
Performance Contracts, appraisal of the departments staff, preparation of the
department’s annual budgets, procurement plan and renewal of directors medical
cover;
7. Represent the Agency in legal suits in liaison with outsourced legal service
providers;
8. Monitor changes in corporate governance, relevant legislations and the
regulatory environment and take appropriate action;
9. Keeping safe custody of the official seal, Contracts, legal Records and all other
legal documents;
10. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are
consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications, Experience& requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
Master’s degree in Law, Public Policy or a Social Science from a recognized
university;
Certified Public Secretary (CPS) Kenya
Member of the Institute of the Certified Public Secretaries Kenya (ICPSK) of
good standing
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Diploma from the Council of Legal Education (Admission to the Bar);
A current practicing certificate as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
At least eight (8) years’ experience in Legal/Corporate secretarial practice(4) four
of which should be at a senior level in a reputable organization;
Work experience in a public sector desirable.
Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution on Leadership & Integrity
Demonstrated use of computer applications
Arbitration Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ( written & oral)
How to apply
Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications,
Curriculum Vitae that contains details of qualifications, experience, present position and
current remuneration ( enclose copy of latest pays lip), copies of certificates &relevant
testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email
contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work
experience.
Candidates interested in this position are also expected to fulfil the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with
their application copies of the following documents;
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Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery
or email so as to be received not later than Friday April 7,2017.
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
NAIROBI
[email protected]
KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer - women and persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and any form of canvassing shall lead to
automatic disqualification.
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KENYA TRADE NETWORK AGENCY – KENTRADE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation under the
National Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the
Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS) as well as Trade
Facilitation.
To fulfil our mandate, we wish to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the
requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following positions;
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Job Title:
Management Accountant
Reports to:
Finance Manager
Purpose for the Job
To prepare, Monitor, control and reporting of financial information for management
decision making as well as policy implementation and ensuring statutory and legal
compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Implement management accounting and financial reporting policies of the
Agency under supervision of the Finance manager;
Posting financial information and data using relevant accounting reporting
software for purposes of updating books of Accounts;
Preparing and presenting periodic Management Accounts and financial reports
Preparation of bank reconciliations;
Collation and preparation of annual budgets and financial projections;
Maintaining and updating of assets register;
drafting of annual final accounts;
Preparation of audit schedules for purposes of external audit;
Maintenance and proper filing of all records related to Management Accounting
and Financial Reporting;
Participating in formulating, implementing and maintaining sound financial&
Accounting policies, procedures and systems.
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Responsible for costing, responsibility accounting, capital budgeting and
depreciation
Ensuring draft budgets and periodic financial performance reports are prepared
for presentation to the management;
Approving expenditures as per laid down procedures;
Liaising with external consultants, auditors, tax agencies, statutory bodies etc
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are
consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management, Economics or related
field from a recognized University;
Possession of CPA (K)/ full ACCA qualifications;
Membership of good standing with ICPAK/ACCA;
At least four (4) years relevant experience in a computerized accounting
environment;
Experience in a similar position in a Public Institution desirable.
Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications,
Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts
including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be
familiar with the candidates previous work experience. Applications should be
addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be
received not later than Friday April 7,2017.
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
NAIROBI
[email protected]
KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer - women and persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted
candidates shall be contacted.
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